Ceramic Filter Project
The Ceramic Filter Project is part of Pitt-NOCMAT, a group of
researchers at the University of Pittsburgh who focus on developing locally
sourced, non-conventional materials and alternative technologies. Widely used conventional materials concentrate
the means of production and manufacturing in a relatively small number of
locations through standardizing highly refined material compositions for mass
production and thereby driving down the unit price of goods. Conversely, locally sourced non-conventional
materials improve social sustainability by adapting to low production
environments in marginalized communities.
These materials can be manufactured closer to the user with much less
capital, organization, specialized education and limited access to global
supply chains.